Plans to improve driver and motorcyclist training to improve safety have been announced by Transport Minister Andrew Jones today. The proposed changes will see competent learner drivers able to have lessons on motorways with an approved driving instructor in a dual controlled car. Allowing learners on a motorway will improve the awareness and … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Drivers deterred by tougher penalties for ‘phone use
An update to the law due in the first half of 2017 regarding mobile phone usage whilst driving could see the number of offenders dramatically drop. In 2014 government figures revealed that more than 500,000 motorists were still using their mobile phones while driving each day. New research by Leasing Options shows that 51% of UK drivers admit … [Read more...]
Safest cars you can buy
Thatcham Research announced the safest new cars of the year. This year’s tests have shown that there is more choice than ever in choosing a safe car as manufacturers continue to raise the safety bar so the public are safer on UK roads than ever before. The list of ten cars taken from the 2016 Euro NCAP ratings, all meet the strict criteria for the … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 December
The wraps will come off an Audi Q8 concept at the Detroit motor show in January. The very wide and long coupe styled four-seater SUV has elements from a 1980s Audi concept but this new model will go into production against the forthcoming BMW X7 and it’s thought to share components with the sister-company Bentley SUV. Honda Motor has reached the 100 … [Read more...]
Welsh motor sport under EU insurance threat
The future of Wales Rally GB and Circuit of Wales are unexpectedly under threat from a controversial ruling by a European Court. In future, both might have to pay enormous comprehensive public protection insurance premiums and see any competitors’ accidents reported to police as if they happened on public roads. Off-road rallies, grass-track, trials … [Read more...]
Highways England is destroying accident evidence
An insurance claims management company has lodged a formal complaint with Highways England over destruction of potentially vital CCTV evidence. “When Highways England are aware of an incident, why on earth is the CCTV footage not retained?”, said MD Philip Swift, of Claims Management & Adjusting has formally written to Highways England about its … [Read more...]
Don’t motor on meds, warning as ‘flu comes
Road Safety and breakdown assistance organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists about the dangerous effects medication can have on driving. As part of its long-term initiative to raise awareness, GEM has produced a free leaflet entitled ‘Don’t Motor on Meds’, which offers advice on driving while taking prescription drugs. Some cold and ‘flu … [Read more...]
Drink & drive legally for your health
Two in three drivers in the UK fail to recognise major symptoms of dehydration including slower reaction times, loss of focus and muscle cramps, potentially putting themselves and others at risk behind the wheel, shows research. Leading vehicle leasing company Leasing Options surveyed over 1,000 UK drivers to test their knowledge of dehydrated driving and … [Read more...]
Become a ho-ho hero for home run
A road safety group is looking for a ho-ho hero. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart launched its Christmas anti-drink drive campaign yesterday and said drivers should drink no alcohol at all if they are getting behind the wheel, and to make the designated driver of the group the ‘hero of the road.’ IAM RoadSmart maintains there is no true safe limit as … [Read more...]
Bit-sized bits of better driving
UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has today announced the pilot of a range of bite-size safer driving modules for private drivers. They have been created as one-off one-to-one sessions which last between one and two hours, enabling drivers to brush up on a particular area of concern. All of these modules are conducted by IAM RoadSmart’s advanced … [Read more...]
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